US Bridges

SH 141-05-LM 1.13 over Dort Creek (ditch)

Fair

Clay County, Arkansas · 3 Mile W of Knob · Structure no. 000000000006246

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 141-05-LM 1.13 over Dort Creek (ditch) is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 141-05-LM 1.13 over Dort Creek (ditch) in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 326 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 141-05-LM 1.13
CrossesDort Creek (ditch)
Location3 Mile W of Knob
RouteState Highway 141
CountyClay County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.27448, -90.47071
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic326 by 2028
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 141-05-LM 1.13 over Dort Creek (ditch) built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 141-05-LM 1.13 over Dort Creek (ditch) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 141-05-LM 1.13 over Dort Creek (ditch) carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SH 141-05-LM 1.13 over Dort Creek (ditch)?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 141-05-LM 1.13 over Dort Creek (ditch)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.